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U.S. Imposes 25% Tariffs on Brazil | Texas News
The U.S. is slapping a 25% tariff on select Brazilian imports starting July 22, citing unfair trade practices like weak anti-corruption enforcement and retaliatory tariffs. Coffee, beef, oranges, and some energy products are exempt to avoid supply chain disruption. The move follows tense U.S.-Brazil relations, with Brazil’s president accusing the U.S. of political motives. Leveraging a 1974 trade law, the U.S. argues this is about leveling the playing field for American businesses — though past Supreme Court rulings have limited presidential tariff power under similar circumstances. Listen in…
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